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Things to Do in and around Preston

Some things to do whether it’s sunny or raining in Preston, Lancashire. Some are time-limited events in the city while others are timeless places to go and enjoy a day, morning or afternoon out.

Preston Caribbean Carnival confirms 2023 date

Pic: Paul Melling Prestonā€™s annual Caribbean Carnival weekend will go ahead on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May, on a bank holiday weekend for the first time in recent years. The 49th year […]

1 year ago
Winckley Square guided history walks for spring and summer

People enjoying the sun in Winckley Square Gardens Pic: Tony Worrall The Friends of Winckley Square group are hosting a series of events this spring and summer on the rich history of Winckley Square Gardens. The guided talks and walks will […]

1 year ago
How you can help The Birley bring an exciting programme of art to Preston

The Birley The Birley, Prestonā€™s city centre contemporary art space, was set up in 2014 by Ben Rutherford and Steph Fletcher to address the dire need for affordable artistsā€™ studio spaces in […]

1 year ago
Baby and You sessions in Penwortham providing a ray of sunshine for families

Tammy Park with her son, Keir McNally, and lead group worker Sarah Harvey Tuesday mornings in Penwortham are a ray of sunshine for parents of babies looking for advice, support and a chance to chat. Lancashire County Council’s Children and Family Wellbeing Service […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Wakey Wines TikTok stars heading to Preston’s Switch nightclub

TikTok hit Wakey Wines is coming to a Preston student club night for Prime giveaways and a meet and greet. In 2022, the Wakefield based off-license went viral after pitching […]

1 year ago
Preston-based artist bringing vibrant large-scale paintings to The Larder

A vibrant exhibition of large-scale paintings depicting beautiful still life scenes has gone on display at The Larder, in the city centre. Henna Hilton, a Preston-based artist, takes her inspiration […]

1 year ago
Rockprest returns to Moor Park with three stages

Artists on stage at Rockprest festival Now in its ninth year running, Rockprest Festival returns once again this summer, and for the first time in the festivalā€™s history there will be three stages of ā€˜outstandingā€™ tribute […]

1 year ago
Preston crime writer to be interviewed at city’s Waterstones

An award-winning author from Preston will be interviewed at Waterstones next month. Christie J. Newport will be being interviewed by Samantha Brownley of the UK Crime Book Club about her […]

1 year ago
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